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Visitation Guidelines to be Implemented at Many Hospitals to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 22, 2018 SPHP News

As a result of the declaration by the New York State Health Commissioner that the flu is now prevalent in communities, visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.

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St. Mary’s Hospital to Merge with Samaritan Hospital on January 1

December 20, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital will merge into one legal entity on January 1. As previously announced, the merger will have no impact on the services or care provided at either facility.

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Beginning January 2, all St. Peter’s Health Partners hospitals will move to standardized uniform colors for nursing staff and some front line and support staff. The new uniforms will help simplify the provider identification process for our patients and their loved ones. With standardization, patients will know quickly who is caring for them, enhancing the patient experience.

St. Peter’s Health Partners Announces Uniform Colors to Enhance the Patient Experience

December 20, 2018 Mary O. Stehr

Beginning January 2, all SPHP hospitals will move to standardized uniform colors for nursing staff and some front line and support staff. The new uniforms will help simplify the provider identification process for our patients and their loved ones.

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NYSP Investigator and Walmart Help Replace Stolen Gift Cards Intended for St. Peter’s Cancer Care Patients

December 11, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Walmart replaces stolen gift cards intended for patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners is the first organization in New York state, and one of only a few organizations in the United States, to receive Integrated Care Certification from The Joint Commission.

St. Peter’s Health Partners Awarded Integrated Care Certification From The Joint Commission

December 10, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners is the first organization in New York state, and one of only a few organizations in the United States, to receive Integrated Care Certification from The Joint Commission.

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Rik Baier Named President of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates

December 6, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

In this role, Baier will provide leadership and strategic direction for SPHPMA, one of the Capital Region’s largest multi-specialty physician groups, with more than 350 physicians and advanced practitioners at more than 80 practice locations.

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Cardiovascular ICU at St. Peter’s Hospital Earns Gold Beacon Award for Excellence

November 28, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at St. Peter’s Hospital has received a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

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Former Patient Prepares Thanksgiving Meal for the NICU Staff

November 26, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

A former patient of St. Peter’s Hospital gives back by donating a homemade Thanksgiving meal to the NICU staff.

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Mom Gives Back to NICU with “Brinley’s Bags”

November 9, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

A former patient of St. Peter’s Hospital is giving back, gifting families in the NICU with Brinley’s Bags. The bags are full of personal care items, snacks, journals, and a message of hope.

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Eddy SeniorCare will expand its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and relocate from downtown Schenectady to a larger location in Rotterdam. The move will enable Eddy SeniorCare PACE to serve an additional 55 seniors in Schenectady County, an increase of 26 percent.

Eddy SeniorCare PACE to Relocate, Grow Program for Area Seniors

November 8, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Eddy SeniorCare will expand its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly and relocate from downtown Schenectady to a larger location in Rotterdam.

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